In the lead up to Western Australia's election this Saturday, the REIWA has campaigned for policy reforms aimed at alleviating the financial burden of state property taxes.
Damian Percy, general manager of Adelaide Bank, says affordability won't improve while there is an unwillingness to "confront" voters who are "enjoying structural advantages that continue to keep a fire under house prices".
Stockland CEO Mark Steinert and Aussie Home Loans boss John Symond are the latest property heavyweights adding their voices to calls for changes to negative gearing.
Cameron Kusher of CoreLogic says creating better connectivity between the cities and regional areas and allowing more flexible working arrangements could all improve housing affordability.
Wilhelm Harnisch, CEO of Master Builders Australia, support's the Prime Minister’s focus on attracting investment, creating jobs, and boosting living standards for all Australians in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
Housing affordability is becoming a "moral issue" that the government must tackle with a complete and apolitical debate that includes negative gearing, say growing numbers of the coalition.
